Basketball Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Kevin Bailey @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 4:32 PM

Dennis Keith Rodman is a retired American professional basketball player. He is one of the controversial NBA basketball players in America. Born on May 13, 1961 in Trenton, New Jersey, he played for San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Detroit prisons. The Dennis Rodman Biography/History is popular to many Americans because he is one of the best NBA players. Dennis made a name for himself through his astonishing talent, tattoos, body piercing and dye colors on his hair.more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Dave Lemanczyk @ Monday, 1st September 2008 @ 9:20 PM

A strong with the ball player is one that is responsible with the basketball. At no point in time is that player going to have the ball taken from them, which is the most embarrassing thing that could happen on a basketball court bar none. I call this particular occurrence, "my ball" and I tally them for every team I coach. If you coach, maybe you should too! It opens up a door that is often ignored and will give you the ball for three to five extra possessions a game. Think about h... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Jim Brown @ Friday, 22nd August 2008 @ 7:25 AM

The National Basketball Association has produced so many talents and almost every era showcases different superstars. Through the years, there has been a constant flow of great players that leave their marks in the world of basketball. These players are the epitome of greatness and role models of present and future basketball stars. This top 5 is composed of National Basketball Association players that have become household names due to their talents, skills and overall fame. Without these 5 NBA... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Jim Brown @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 2:16 PM

Have you ever wondered who are the best among the best with regards to basketball? Have you compared your top 10 players to anyone? Well this article is going to help you out on seeking the top 10 elite basketball players of all time. Their genres may not have been at a single specific time but their greatness amass almost every audience whether past or present. Take a deep look at the top 10. Let's make it a countdown to be more exciting. 5) Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Alan Largo @ Wednesday, 20th August 2008 @ 11:34 PM

Do you feel like you are stuck to the ground? Have you ever dreamed of dunking on someone or blocking the shot of the tallest guy on the other team? All these dreams are possible and they all involve vertical jumping ability. If you can increase your vertical jump, you will be able to accomplish athletic feats you only dreamed of, like spiking a volleyball and dunking a basketball. Believe it or not, with extra explosive power that comes with an increased vertical, you will even ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Stuart Brown @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 11:26 AM

The subject of how to shoot a basketball is one that is close to many people's hearts. "Within that ring lies greatness", that's probably what Shakespeare would have had to say on the subject! (If he'd been alive) and even in the modern era it is not only great playwrights that worry about how to shoot a basketball. That is the job of most of us who have ever messed about shooting some hoops, and dreamed of being Michael Jordan. This thinking leads to good challenges on th... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 2:34 PM

One of the worst things you can do when it come to achieving your Basketball goals is failing to Set them and knowing exactly what you want. Let me explain: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SYTEMIZED, Over Proven BLUEPRINT for setting your goals and allowing yourself to achieve them, you are dead in the water (I mean It!) Keep this in mind... "Failing to plan is planning to Fail" Read That Again: "Failing to plan is planning to Fail." Do you Understand what that means? more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Dave Lemanczyk @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 12:42 AM

Basketball players need immediate results in order to compete at a high level. Since the players in todays game are so athletic, physical training becomes the grand separator. In designing an effective training program, a player needs to understand two major focal points; * Individual skill practice must take place on a daily basis * Conditioning/Training does not replace individual skill practice Once the above two factors are understood, immediate progress has been made. If... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Sunday, 13th July 2008 @ 11:43 PM

We are going to go over the step-by-step process of getting your named spread like wild fire to 1,000's of coaches, teams and great contacts. Moving on. One of the deadliest mistakes I see ballers doing, is sitting back thinking that coaches and teams are going to find them. Good luck with that one! You must, and I mean you must contact and develop relationships with coaches and teams RIGHT NOW! Even if that team or school is not one you want to go play for, just having the co... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 5:26 PM

With so many drills and different ways to practice to improve your game, you could very easily get confused and frustrated trying to compile a perfect practice plan. Some of the main components I have always stressed with all my private basketball clients, whether they are beginners or an NBA veteran, is to try and train smarter and not just harder. A major component you have to consider when trying to design a basketball improvement system is to leverage your time wisely and work on the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 5:24 PM

As I am sure you are getting prepared for this up coming basketball season, there are a lot of little easy things you can and should be doing to guarantee you will make the final cut. I have been receiving tons of emails lately asking if I have any tips or secrets on how to make a basketball team. Unfortunately, not every one is as talented as Lebron or Kobe, and it can be a pretty difficult challenge especially if you live in a big city or go to a big school. Since I have been getting so... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 5:15 PM

One very important aspect about any sport, not just basketball is continual growth and development. When you are not growing you are doing the opposite... Dying! Successful basketball players and those who aren't achieving their dreams are different. And most of the time it has nothing to do with ability or talent. Ask yourself a simple question? Do you think there is some baller out there that is way better then some guys in the league, but he is stuck somewhere working at a food re... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 5:09 PM

It's simple and it's basic, your number # 1 secret of success will always be knowing your "Niche" and using it to separate yourself form every other baller out there. This is the most over-looked art of figuring out what your coach really needs and developing an identity on the court. What is a Niche? I'm glad you asked! Your niche is how you are different from everyone else. It is the one aspect that you are great at, not good at, but great at. It is the one... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 5:07 PM

Have you ever noticed that some ballers seem to shine compared to other ballers? There are some special, dominate hoopers that just seem to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. Are You one of them? Do fans come to watch you play? Or do they come to see one of your teammates? I just received an email from one of my special ballers that bought by Go Basketball Pro System and he had a very basic question? Rali, what are the most essential skills All Star ballers master? And here is the an... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 2:18 PM

We hear it all the time, that player has a quick release, or man that baller shoots the ball fast. But, is it really as it may seem, do some players shoot the ball faster then others? From what I have seen and studied, no! The difference between someone having a quick release and someone that takes more time to shoot is what they do before they catch the ball that makes the difference. The quickness of your release is not what you do when you catch the ball; it is what you do before you c... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Attila Jancsina @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 6:24 AM

Oscar Robertson is the Milwaukee Bucks' first star player. Known as "The Big O", Robertson is a recipient of the MVP award in 14 professional seasons. Robertson is an inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame and also one of the 50 greatest NBA players in history. The Milwaukee Bucks is the NBA team representing the city of Milwaukee in Winconsin. Robertson's Early Years The NBA star was born to a poor family on November 24, 1983 in a segregated housing pro... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By David Horne @ Thursday, 12th June 2008 @ 5:55 PM

Basketball at the 2008 Olympic Games will be held at Wukesong Indoor Stadium in Beijing from August 9-24, 2008. Basketball is definitely a global sport that has shown continued growth over recent years. The USA with the NBA and its college basketball system undoubtedly has the toughest competitions in the world that attracts the world's best players. However, the USA has not always dominated the Olympics and on several occasions they have been embarrassed by some unexpected defeats t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Alan Richardson @ Tuesday, 3rd June 2008 @ 6:14 AM

Basketball was invented in a pursuit for an indoor game, which would provide complete fitness. Dr James Naismith, a Canadian physical instructor, wrote down the basic rule for the game after initial rejection of many ideas, at a YMCA Training School. This game was officially played for the first time on January 20, 1892, in the YMCA Gymnasium, at Springfield College. Women began playing basketball in 1892, at Smith College, and different sets of rules were laid down for them. This is a t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Sebastian Marders @ Monday, 2nd June 2008 @ 12:24 PM

Basketball, as we know it today, was not always as simple as it seems. There were no big, multi-million dollar stars like Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Jordan or Larry Byrd. There were no arenas like there are today - no Spectrums or Los Angeles Coliseums. There were not any television broadcasts or broadcasters, no hardwood floors or even nets. The basketball game of many years back was a terrifying experience to say the very least. It was a right of passage and a way to settle disputes. <... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Sebastian Marders @ Saturday, 31st May 2008 @ 11:32 AM

Michael Jordan was born three days after Valentine's Day in 1963. He brought a new level of excitement to the game of basketball, and is now retired, much to the relief of his opponents, and despite coming back several times previously. He is a marketing genius and a businessman. Michael Jordan is often called the greatest basketball player to ever live - a distinction he himself is quick to denounce. He was, however, marketed to the fullest by his team, and his shoe line from Nike, the Air... more...